He ________ for the bus for an hour when it arrived. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ________ for the bus for an hour when it arrived.

A. had been waiting

B. was waiting

C. has been waiting

D. waited

Answer: Option A

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Past perfect continuous for duration before another past action.

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